Monthly Archives: March 2009

Have You Ever Been Duped After Agreeing to Speak on a Religion Panel?

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I’ve been fortunate that when churches have invited me to speak with the pastor on stage, they’ve stuck to the script when it comes to the program. They talked about what they told me they wanted to talk about. Atheist … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Secular Student Alliance | 12 Comments

An Eye for an Eye Doesn’t Work

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

We’ve seen people try the eye-for-an-eye approach to justice — literally. But it doesn’t work, says a new study from Bonn and Maastricht Universities in Germany and the Netherlands. … vindictiveness is not a maxim to be recommended. Anyone who … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 18 Comments

An Atheist’s Bad Behavior

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I hate it when this happens. It’s hard enough to find local atheist groups that have entertaining, fun, enjoyable meetings. One of the best parts about those events, though, is having conversations about religion. You can’t always have those kinds … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 42 Comments

Baseball to Play On Despite Christian Holy Day

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I can’t decide whether or not this is a “real” story. It’s like one or two people complained and the reporter extrapolated to say that several Catholics/Christians feel the same way. Apparently, they’re all mad because the Detroit Tigers’ home-opener … Continue reading →

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Rise of Atheism to be Taught in British Religious Studies Classes

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In new religious studies classes in the UK, the topics on the syllabus are keeping up with the times: Students studying a new GCSE Religious Studies course will learn about Druidism, Rastafarianism and the “rise of atheism”. The new course, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 19 Comments

Why Was a Public School Choir Going to Sing This Song?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Guest Contributor

I don’t mind when a public school choir sings songs with a mention of God in them. God Bless America, Silent Night… I understand those. They’re not excessively religious in nature — they’re more traditional than anything. But if a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 32 Comments

Ray Comfort Has No Luck With Other Fruits…

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

But that’s not going to stop “him” from trying: (via miksedene)

Posted in General, Humor | 5 Comments

Atheist Salt

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Remember that guy who created Christian Salt? Retired barber Joe Godlewski says that when television chefs recommended kosher salt in recipes, he wondered, “What the heck’s the matter with Christian salt?” By next week, his trademarked Blessed Christians Salt will … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, General, Humor | 11 Comments

This Is Why I Hate Watching the “News”

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

In the brief clip below, Katie Couric makes a bold claim about Creationism: Actually, here’s her quotation: “But if schools want to dispute the notion of evolution or give students an alternative theory like Creationism, perhaps it should be taught … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 16 Comments

Atheist at the Gas Pump

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

Here’s another example of an atheist showing more understanding and good humor than a religious person in the same situation. In the following conversation, the gas station attendant (“Me”) is talking to an uptight Christian woman (“Lady”)…: (We are a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Humor | 14 Comments